Our table was well-positioned near the front, yet it was still important to smile, make eye-contact, and speak out when someone glanced our way.
In order to improve both my own writing and that of the work I edit for my clients, I continue to take classes to build on my knowledge and skillset. I recently completed this intensive, 4-week online course offered through Seattle’s renowned Hugo House and taught by award-winning novelist Scott Driscoll. The class focused on using rich details to give the reader a full description of the physical world of the people and places in a piece (outside) but also the inner thoughts and personalities of the characters (in). The skills I learned can be applied to both fiction and non-fiction.
I will be expanding my knowledge of the world of writing for children of all ages—from toddlers to young adults. I am most looking forward to the Keynote Address from Philip Pullman, author of the Dark Materials trilogy. If the conference is anything like the weekly workshops SCBWI has been offering, this should be the most informative five days.
As a participant in the day-long event entitled “The Power of Voice” The Intersection of Social Justice and the Arts, I will be working with a small group of self-selected students to teach them the basics of the text, typography, and imagery of powerful poster design. The 90-minute session will include a review of samples of my own work as well as images from protest movements throughout history up through current events.
I have put together a panel of four professionals representing different aspects of the publishing industry.
What exactly does a project manager do? The answer is as varied as the types of publishing projects that exist. This panel brings together four Seattle-based professionals with over 30 years of combined experience as project managers in the book publishing industry. They will introduce the variety of positions open to someone with project management skills and help attendees determine whether this might be a possible career option—especially in this era of “wearing many hats” for employers and clients.
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I will be part of a six-person panel to discuss the process of submitting papers to academic journals at ISAZ2017, the annual conference of the International Society for Anthrozoology, to be held in Davis, CA, June 22–26. My role will be to give attendees advice on how best to submit graphic elements such as charts, graphs, tables, and photos/illustrations.
